Knowing how to fix your shoe shine may not come easy to most but after practicing a few times it will become natural to all. The major downside of applying a
The Ultimate Cleaning Shoe Brush
The Wild Boar Cleaning Shoe Brush For years, most of us only knew about horsehair brushes. Then the world of shoe care exploded and all of a sudden there
Unboxing Series – Juyi Calton Shoes
In this unboxing video, we take a look at Juyi Calton shoes. Juyi Calton is a newish brand on the scene that comes from Nigeria and not only serves the
How To Use The Sole Edge Iron
How to use the sole edge iron is probably not a question you ever thought you would ask. But as the shoe care community and craze grows larger, new tools are
The Truth Behind Luxury Shoes – The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks (Ep. 3)
In this Sartorial Talks episode, Hugo and I discuss what we feel is the truth behind luxury shoes by answering many of the questions both he and his readers had
How To Get Rid Of Leather Creases
How to get rid of leather creases is a question often asked. There is a huge obsession with creasing in one's shoes and the idea to either prevent it or cure
The Podcast – Ep. 11 – Your Shoes Are Not Handmade
Your shoes are not handmade. This is sadly the reality for most people yet so many walk around thinking and telling others that they are. The misuse of words
The Remote Bespoke Experience
The Remote Bespoke service in the shoe industry is a relatively new phenomenon that recently became ever more popular due to global issues we faced in
The Podcast – Ep. 10 – The Pre Order Industry
The Pre Order is nothing new. It is as old as the retail industry. But the rise of the Pre Order Industry is something that I feel will be shown more and more
Up Close Details – Mario Bemer USA Adelaide Oxfords
In this Up Close Details video, we take a closer look at these Mario Bemer USA adelaide oxfords that I recently unboxed here. In an industry where everyone is
Up Close Details – Oct. Tenth Double Monks
Here we take a closer look at these incredible double monkstraps by Chinese shoe brand, Oct. Tenth. Oct. Tenth is a relatively newer brand that came out a few
Building A Shoe Brand From The Ground Up – The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks (part 2)
Building a shoe brand is no easy accomplishment. In fact, it has been a rollercoaster ride since day one. But worth every second of the journey. In this episode
Up Close Details – TLB Mallorca Arthur Boot
TLB Mallorca's Arthur boot which I reviewed a few weeks back gets a closer look in this 'up close details' video. The Arthur is a solid chelsea boot with a new
Unboxing Series – POQ Collection
In this unboxing video, we take a look at POQ Collection, a Spanish shoe company that specializes in espadrille models. I only recently discovered POQ
Unboxing Series – TLB Mallorca AW’23 Chelsea Boots
Here we take a look at TLB Mallorca's new Arthur Chelsea boots from their AW'23 line of Commando Lite models. As I have been saying time and time again,
Unboxing Series – Mario Bemer USA
The Mario Bemer USA Unboxing has been long overdue as I have been more than swamped these past two months. But, I finally had some time to knock it all and be
How To Install Sole Guards With Toe Taps
How to install sole guards with toe taps looks easy in a short video, but actually takes some level of skill and practice to become truly proficient. I have
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear
Welcome to J.FitzPatrick Footwear! My colleague David L aka Shellvedge recently came to NYC and we put together a nice little video that he shot for me,
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 2 – Getting Your Circumference
How to measure your feet is often thought of as a two-dimensional process: length and width. The reality is that there is much more going on though that creates
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks – Ep. 1 – The Story of The Shoe Snob
The Shoe Snob on Sartorial Talks is a 3 part series that we recently recorded when I went to France for a week-long trip. Part of that trip was to see my good
Unboxing Series – Elegal Shoemaker
In my latest unboxing video we take a look at Vietnamese shoemaker, Thinh Nguyen aka Elegal Shoemaker. Elegal Shoemaker is a fairly new shoemaker on the
How To Measure Your Feet – Part 1 – Getting Your Outline
Measuring your feet is not always as straightforward as it might seem. The wrong measurement can result in the shoes being made incorrectly, at least in size.
The Podcast – Episode 9 – Comparing Shoe Brands
Comparing shoe brands is often a waste of time when done theoretically. One can only know which brand they prefer when they personally try each brand. They can
Unboxing Series – Bridlen Brogues Updated
Here we take a look at some Bridlen brogues with updated changes from the critiques I made in my first unboxing video. I had made some observations about their